Scotts Head Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New South Wales – Port Macquarie, Australia)
| Name: | Scotts Head |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: SW |
Scotts Head in Port Macquarie is an exposed point break that has inconsistent surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the southwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Likely to be crowded if working. Take care of rocks, locals and sharks.
Overall Scotts Head Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Visitor Reviews of Scotts Head |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Scotts Head:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Forster Beach (Nambucca) | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Nambucca Heads | 9 mi |
| Third closest break | Shelly Beach | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Valla Beach | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Sawtell-The Island | 29 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Scotts Head: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4618 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4651 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4773 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4828 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5147 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Scotts Head: |
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| Closest tide station | South West Rocks, Australia | 19 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Coffs Harbour, Australia | 24 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Northwest Solitary Island, Australia | 45 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Port Macquarie, Australia | 56 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Camden Haven, Australia | 71 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Scotts Head: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 450 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 479 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 484 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 489 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Falls Creek (Australia) | 543 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Scotts Head: |
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| Closest city location | Nambucca Heads (Australia) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Nambucca (Australia) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Macksville (Australia) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Bowraville (Australia) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Bellingen (Australia) | 15 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Scotts Head is Coffs Harbour (Coff's Harbour) Airport (CFS) in Australia, which is 35 km (22 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Scotts Head is Tamworth Airport (TMW), also in Australia, 213 km (132 miles) away.
